Pronto has announced a global agreement with Heidelberg Materials to deploy over 100 autonomous haul trucks using Pronto's Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) across multiple sites worldwide.
Spain's Ministry of Defence has awarded Skydio a contract to supply X10D autonomous drones for the Spanish Armed Forces, valued at €18 million.
NAVER D2SF has invested in the seed round of whereable.ai, an AI-powered autonomous driving startup, according to a press release. The startup focuses on scalable autonomous driving technology using self-supervised learning.
Norwegian robotics firm 1X has introduced Neo Gamma, a humanoid robot designed for home environments, featuring advanced AI and a user-friendly design.
Artimus Robotics has received £1.5 million from the UK's Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to enhance its soft actuation technology for robotic manipulators.
Iktos has received a €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council to advance its AI and robotics platform for drug discovery.
ideaForge has announced a strategic partnership with Vantage Robotics to enhance its drone solutions for defense and enterprise applications, according to a press release by ideaForge.
BITO Lagertechnik and Locus Robotics have announced a strategic partnership to enhance warehouse automation with integrated solutions, as stated in a press release.
Momenta has led an investment in NODE Robotics to enhance AI-driven fleet automation and expand globally, according to a press release.
AYRO has announced the launch of a new robotics division focused on AI-driven automated manufacturing of electric vehicles and accessories, as stated in a press release by Access Newswire.
Cyngn has announced the deployment of its DriveMod Tuggers and Forklifts across manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, logistics, and defense sectors, showcasing the adaptability and scalability of its autonomous solutions.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a collaboration with MassRobotics to drive innovation in the robotics sector across North America. TCS will have an on-site presence at MassRobotics' Boston facility to engage with startups and industry leaders.
Saronic has raised $600 million in a Series C funding round to build Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard for autonomous ships, according to a press release.
Field AI, a robotics startup supported by Nvidia, is in talks to raise several hundred million dollars at a $2 billion valuation, marking a significant increase from last year's $500 million valuation.
TIER IV has successfully completed pilot tests for its robotaxi service in Tokyo, as announced in a press release. The tests were conducted in Odaiba and Nishi-Shinjuku, demonstrating the adaptability of their autonomous driving system.
Geek+ has launched its first project in South Africa, deploying a fleet of sorting robots at Takealot's Johannesburg facility, in collaboration with ECC.
RC Mowers has announced the hiring of Richard Lukas as its new autonomous engineering director, bringing extensive experience in robotics and machine learning to the company.
Meta is making a significant investment in AI-powered humanoid robots, forming a new team within its Reality Labs division to develop robotics hardware and software, according to Bloomberg.
Robotics startup Figure AI is in discussions to raise $1.5 billion, valuing the company at $39.5 billion, according to Bloomberg.
ANSCER Robotics appoints Mark Messina as CEO of Americas to lead its U.S. market expansion, focusing on autonomous robotics solutions for various industries.
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